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World

Joe Biden: Wearing mask 'not a political statement'

Biden, who himself has routinely worn face coverings while campaigning and out in public, said that even as good news of a successful coronavirus vaccine trial has emerged, the single most effective thing we can do to stop the spread of Covid is to wear a mask."

Updated 10 Nov, 2020 08:53pm

World

Canada's Trudeau says Pfizer vaccine results 'promising'

Canada signed a deal with US giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech in August for a minimum of 20 million doses of their vaccine.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:40pm

World

UN chief congratulates Biden, American people

Biden was projected as the winner of the bitterly contested November 3 election on Saturday by US media, though President Donald Trump has yet to concede.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:37pm

World

World may be tired, but virus 'not tired of us': WHO chief

Tedros, speaking from quarantine after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, warned that the virus preys on weakness.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:32pm

World

Trump tweets he has 'terminated' defense secretary Esper

The firing of Esper, who had clashed with Trump over his suggestion of using military personnel to quash civic unrest, comes a week after the US presidential election.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:29pm

USA

Trump ally Poland conflicted over Biden win

Four years ago, Duda had rushed to send his "warmest congratulations" to Trump very soon after the candidate's victory was confirmed.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:25pm

USA

Mexico says US vote response not due to fraud suspicions

Trump has launched a slew of legal challenges, complained of vote fraud without offering evidence, and refused to concede after the major US television networks announced Biden's win.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:18pm

Energy

US natgas futures rise as vaccine news offsets lower demand outlook

Front-month gas futures were up 0.5 cent, or 0.2%, to $2.893 per million British thermal units.
Pfizer Inc on Monday said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on initial data from a large study.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:53pm

Forex

C$ vaults to 2-year high on vaccine news, Biden victory

Canadian dollar at C$1.2934 or 77.32 US cents.
Bond prices slip across the maturity curve.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:51pm

Stocks

Latam stocks, currencies rally on positive vaccine news

Brazil's real, Colombian peso among top gainers.
MSCI Latam stock index set for best day since mid-May.
Peruvian sol lags amid impeachment proceedings.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:40pm

World

World may be tired, but virus 'not tired of us': WHO chief

Tedros, speaking from quarantine after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, warned that the virus preys on weakness.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:45pm

Stocks

Stocks, FX surge on vaccine news; Lira leads gains on central bank shake-up

Pfizer and BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective.
Turkish lira set for best day since early-2019.
MSCI EM stocks index at highest since early-2018.
Polish zloty rises after c.bank holds rates.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:37pm

Commodities

Sugar, coffee and cocoa rise as dollar weakens post Biden win

March raw sugar rose 0.09 cent, or 0.6%, to 15 cents per lb, heading closer to the eight-month high of 15.23 cents hit last week.
December arabica coffee rose 1.3 cent, or 1.2%, to $1.0840 per lb.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:35pm

Middle East

Assad says refugee returns a 'priority' for Syria

Assad's forces control more than 70 percent of Syria, while remaining areas are held by US-backed Kurdish forces.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:36pm

Companies

BioNTech hopes COVID-19 vaccine will immunize for at least a year

Says high antibody levels tend not to peter out fast.
Says for now vaccine can last 5 days in fridge.
For longer storage, needs -70 degrees C.
December data may allow for longer fridge storage.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:32pm

USA

Biden: Vaccine news gives 'hope,' but long battle ahead

Covid-19 has left more than 237,000 people dead in the US, the worst death toll globally.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:34pm

Forex

Higher-risk currencies soar on Biden win, successful COVID19 vaccine

Nokkie, Japanese yen fall by 1.6% vs US dollar
Aussie dollar skyrockets 2.4% vs Japanese yen
Dollar index stays relatively calm

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:30pm

Commodities

Corn, wheat mixed; soy up 8-10 cents

Wheat futures steadying after hitting one-week low overnight.
Choppy trade expected ahead of USDA report.
CBOT December corn was last 1/2 cent lower at $4.06-1/4 per bushel.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:28pm

Energy

Oil jumps on vaccine hopes and OPEC+ supply signals

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective.
Saudi oil minister says OPEC+ output deal could be tweaked.
China's October crude imports slip 12% from September –data.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:26pm

Stocks

S&P 500, Dow set to open at record highs as vaccine moves step closer

Airlines, cruise operators soar on vaccine news
Oil stocks, bank shares jump
Stay-at-home winners retreat
Futures soar: Dow 5.9%, S&P 4.6%, Nasdaq 1.3%.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:26pm

Commodities

China's copper import boom leaves other metals cold

This surge looks like a re-run of the financial crisis a decade ago.
China is clearing the rest of the world's copper surplus and to a lesser extent its aluminium surplus, but excess zinc, lead and nickel is being left to accumulate in cold storage.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 07:23pm

Pakistan

Imran Khan to take part in SCO-CHS virtual meeting: FO

The invitation to the Prime Minister to attend the meeting was extended by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 07:17pm

Money & Banking

BYKEA partners with 1LINK for seamless and instant payments

Timely payments are crucial for people and businesses, BYKEA is committed to fulfilling its obligations to customers through a system known for speed and flawless operations.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:53pm

Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in several areas of Lahore to curb COVID-19 spread

The decision was made during the meeting of the anti-coronavirus committee of Punjab held in Lahore on Monday.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:30pm

World

European leaders to discuss initiative against Islamist extremism: sources

Austria and France have been hit by deadly attacks in recent weeks, which their leaders have described as “terrorist” acts.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:19pm

Energy

Oil rises as Biden wins, OPEC+ signals deal can be tweaked

Joe Biden clinches US presidency.
Saudi oil minister: OPEC+ output deal could be tweaked.
China crude imports slip 12% in Oct vs Sept –data.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:13pm

Europe

Putin awaiting official US result to congratulate winner: Kremlin

Many world leaders congratulated President-elect Joe Biden after he took an insurmountable lead over Donald Trump in the vote count.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:14pm

Forex

Turkish lira surges 6pc after finance minister, central bank chief depart

Lira had slumped more than 30% this year to record lows.
Policy overhaul seen after two key economic figures depart.
Shares also rally, led higher by banks.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:11pm

Business & Finance

German exports rise again in Sept as China demand soars

Germany shipped goods abroad worth 109.8 billion euros and imported goods worth 89 billion euros.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:12pm

Europe

Russia sees record surge in virus cases

Russia, the fifth worst-hit country in the world after the United States, India, Brazil and France, has recorded a total of 1,796,132 infections.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:11pm

Commodities

Gold gains on weak dollar, bets for more stimulus post Biden win

What we're seeing is the market's response to a Biden win.
The dollar index steadied but held close to a more than 10-week low, bolstering appeal for gold among those holding other currencies.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:09pm

Business & Finance

SoftBank says H1 net profit surges more than four-fold to $18 bn

SoftBank reported a nearly $9 billion net loss in the previous full fiscal year, but quickly returned to the black in the first quarter.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:08pm

Industry

India's October car, motorbike sales skid as dealers caution over stock

The sales numbers, based on vehicles registered in the country, were higher than September as more people visited car showrooms.
Sales last year were also higher because the festive season ended in October, whereas this year it includes November.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:07pm

Europe

Germany to stand 'side by side' with US on global problems: Merkel

She pointed to the president-elect's "decades of experience in foreign policy" and recalls "good encounters and talks with him".

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:07pm

Forex

Dollar decline adds to headache for Swiss central bank

The rise may lead the SNB to ramp up currency interventions to check the rise of the franc.
It is definitely more a case of the dollar weakening rather than the franc rising. We still think the dollar is over-valued at the moment.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:05pm

Africa

S.Africa president warns virus resurge would 'choke' economy

South Africa reined in the continent's worst coronavirus outbreak, peaking at an average of 12,000 cases detected daily in July.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:04pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares rise as industrials gain; Sept. trade deficit narrows

The benchmark stock index ended up 0.57% at 6,114.50, marking its fifth straight session of gains.
Cold chain facility operator Tess Agro jumped 40% to end the day as the top percentage gainer.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:02pm

Exchange

Biden may 'change course' on Iran, but obstacles abound

In response to the reimposed US sanctions, the Islamic republic has since May 2019 reduced most of its key commitments to the accord.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:03pm

Energy

Saudi energy minister says OPEC+ oil output deal could be tweaked

The Saudi minister was commenting after being asked whether OPEC+ - which groups OPEC states, Russia and other producers.
We did tweak and I believe with consultation with our friends, some of them are present here and some of them are not.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:51pm

Africa

UN launches new Libya talks amid cautious optimism

Libya has seen a decade of violence since the 2011 toppling of dictator Moamer Kadhafi in a NATO-backed uprising.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 06:00pm

Middle East

Iran's daily virus infections top 10,000

The virus also claimed 458 lives in the past day, raising the country's overall number of fatalities to 38,749.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:58pm

Europe

Italy virus situation 'out of control': expert

More than 41,000 people have died so far in Italy, with more than 935,000 cases.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:57pm

Middle East

Israel opens rapid virus testing at airport

The number of Covid-19 cases has since fallen below 1,000 a day, according to official data.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:55pm

Pakistan

Kartarpur is a corridor of 'peace' says FO on the first anniversary

Last year, Prime Minister Imran Khan on the eve of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, inaugurated the corridor, fulfilled the long-awaited desire of Sikh community from all over the world.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 05:56pm

Europe

UK, EU resume crunch Brexit talks in London

Britain formally left the bloc in January but remains bound by most of its rules until the end of the year under the terms of its divorce.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:52pm

South Asia

China, Russia hold off on congratulating Biden; US allies rally round

Some of the United States' biggest and closest allies in Europe, the Middle East and Asia quickly congratulated Biden over the weekend despite Trump's refusal to concede.
"We noticed that Mr. Biden has declared election victory," China's foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:48pm

Pakistan

GB's SAC suspends top court's verdict on expelling lawmakers from region

The Supreme Appellate Court's verdict comes in wake of writ petition filed by PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto over violation of the code of conduct ahead of the GB polls

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:33pm

Financial

Southern euro zone bond yields fall to new record lows

Italian, Greek yields hit new record lows.
Portuguese 10-year yield on cusp of turning negative.
German bund yields pinned near recent levels.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:47pm

Europe

UK sees goodwill for Brexit trade deal, open to ‘sensible’ fishing compromise

UK says goodwill on both sides for a deal.
Open to a sensible compromise on fishing.
Barnier back in London: 'Redoubling efforts'.
Upper house of parliament to debate Brexit treaty bill.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:45pm

Europe

EU says waiting for Biden to take office before commenting on cooperation

"I think we should take things one step at a time," spokesman Eric Mamer told a news briefing.
"We have had now a process in the United States ... ongoing for a while and has now led to us welcoming the victory in the election of Joe Biden."

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:42pm

Technology

Apple's new Macs could revive the PC chip wars

Apple is expected to start a two-year process of ending its nearly 15-year relationship with Intel by introducing Mac computers with Apple-designed chips based on computing architecture technology from Arm Ltd.
"Apple diving headstrong into Arm will speed this up," said Patrick Moorhead, founder of Moor Insights & Strategy.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:42pm

Pakistan

IQAir ranks Lahore second most polluted city in the world

On Monday morning, Lahore reported an AQI of 351, which is categorized as hazardous and requires caution.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:28pm

Technology

Intel, Qualcomm VCs invest in Israeli mobile tech firm Cellwize

Verizon Ventures, Samsung Next and existing shareholders also participated in the funding round.
Cellwize said it will use the funds to expand globally, penetrate adjacent markets and enhance the capabilities of its CHIME platform.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:37pm

World

Biden moves forward with COVID-19 task force as Trump tries to cling to power

Biden is due to meet with an advisory board co-chaired by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
"Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most important battles our administration will face, and I will be informed by science and by experts," Biden said.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:33pm

Europe

Estonian interior minister to resign after calling Biden corrupt

Helme is a member of the populist, far-right Ekre party, which sits in a coalition with the Centre and Fatherland parties under Prime Minister Juri Ratas.
Helme told reporters he stuck by what he had said, but that he was resigning in protest at how his comments had been covered by Estonian media.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:30pm

Reversing Trump's actions: Biden plans to increase tally of H-1B visa

The move is expected to benefit India in terms of assisting Indian professionals, who were affected by Trump administration’s policies on immigration

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 05:32pm

Commodities

Soybeans steady near 4-year top as market awaits USDA forecasts

Soybeans hold $11 level on strong demand, S. America dryness.
Grain market awaits USDA supply/demand update on Tuesday.
Chicago corn, wheat ease.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:28pm

Industry

Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is over 90pc effective

Pfizer and German partner BioNTech SE are the first drugmakers to release successful data from a large-scale clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine.
We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development program at a time when the world needs it most with infection rates setting new records,

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:25pm

Sports

Soon-to-be dad Kohli to return home after Adelaide test

At the Oct. 26 selection committee meeting, Kohli informed the BCCI of his plans to return home after the day-night test in Adelaide from Dec. 17.
Kohli's actress wife Anushka Sharma is pregnant with their first child.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:19pm

Pakistan

Military officials to brief NA on national security on Wednesday

The officials will give the briefing to the parliamentarians in a meeting called by NA Speaker Asad Qaiser.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 05:24pm

South Asia

Japan's Suga signals readiness for new stimulus package

Government council members call for package by year-end.
Suga says will deploy all available means to support growth.
Ruling party lawmakers want package of 10-30 trln yen.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 05:18pm

Pakistan

Iranian FM to visit Pakistan tomorrow

Heading a high-ranking political and economic delegation, Zarif will have meetings with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and other Pakistani political and military officials.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 04:34pm

World

Global COVID-19 tally goes from 40m to 50m in just 21 days

Global coronavirus infections exceeded 50 million on Sunday, according to a Reuters tally, with a second wave of the virus in the past 30 days accounting for a quarter of the total.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 04:31pm

Pakistan

Chinese envoy calls on COAS Bajwa

Both discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional security during the meeting.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 03:56pm

World

US presidential election: Putin will wait for official vote count before congratulating anyone

Peskov says Kremlin will wait for official results of the US presidential election to be announced before commenting on its outcome

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:53pm

Companies

Despite COVID, OGDCL produces 36,221 BPD of oil in 1st quarter

The company contributed around 47 percent, 29 percent, and 36 percent towards the country’s total oil, natural gas, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production respectively during the period under review.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 03:44pm

World

U.S. removes East Turkestan Islamic Movement, condemned by China, from terror list

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) was removed from Washington's terror list, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced in a notice posted in the Federal Register.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 03:06pm

World

US becomes first nation to cross 10 million COVID-19 cases

The grim milestone came on the same day as global coronavirus cases exceeded 50 million.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:05pm

Pakistan

PML-N ultimate solution for problems being faced by people in Gilgit-Baltistan: Maryam

The PML-N vice president says PTI government should be held accountable for rising inflation and poor economy

Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:25pm

Pakistan

Captain Safdar tests positive for coronavirus

He has been admitted to Lahore's Sharif Medical City Hospital.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 02:39pm

Business & Finance

Experts believe Biden Presidency to benefit Pakistan

Akbar added that with the arrival of Biden the US and China are likely to cooperate to end the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which would prove beneficial for Pakistan.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:31pm

Currency

Crowding out of Bank Deposits

The rein of cash continues as was discussed in this space earlier. More than 15.5 percent of GDP, and more than 31...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:00pm

BR Research

COVID-19 SOPs: Wedding Crashers

Rising cases of the coronavirus are once again forcing the government to tighten restrictions on social gatherings....

Published 09 Nov, 2020 01:55pm

Pakistan

Iqbal Day: Imran Khan pays tribute to Pakistan’s national poet

Iqbal’s thoughts continue to be a source of inspiration and guidance, says Imran Khan.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 01:52pm

Pakistan

PPP's Qamar Zaman Kaira tests positive for coronavirus

The leader had been campaigning with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Gilgit Baltistan for over two weeks.

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 01:44pm

COVID-19 positivity rate highest in Hyderabad, Multan and Gilgit: NCOC

The NCOC observed that the overall nationwide positivity ratio is 4.5 percent. In Hyderabad, the positivity ratio is 16.59%, 15.97% in Multan and Gilgit has a 15.38% positivity rate.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 01:44pm

Currency

Risk assets cheer Biden win, dollar nurses losses

The Democratic candidate’s election victory was already largely priced in by markets, which had been trading with the view of a Biden presidency and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate since last week.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:57pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court grants bail to Mir Shakil in land scam

The top court granted bail to Rehman against a surety bond of Rs10 million

Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:39pm

Business & Finance

NEPRA raises electricity rates

As per the NEPRA notification, additional collection from consumers will be taken in the context of the November bill, however, the decision will not apply to K-Electric and lifeline consumers.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:49pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt introduces smart card for vehicle registration

Chawla says vehicle owners will now be able to obtain this card instead of the registration book as proof of registration

Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:09pm

Technology

Introduction of new technologies to quell growing challenge of smog

Malik Amin Aslam said the much-needed technology has been finally launched and being provided to the farmers, which would help them avoid burning of the paddy crop residue and instead convert the residue into organic fertilizer for boosting fertility of their farmlands.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 12:12pm

Money & Banking

New Turkish central bank chief says inflation is main goal

In a written statement after the former finance minister was appointed Saturday to replace ousted governor Murat Uysal, Agbal said policy communication will be strengthened in the framework of transparency, accountability and predictability principles.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:29am

Business & Finance

Govt reopens application receiving process for Kamyab Jawan Program

The eligible youths can apply for a loan by visiting the Kamyab Jawan portal kamyabjawan.gov.pk

Published 09 Nov, 2020 11:23am

Technology

Samsung may launch flagship phone early to grab Huawei share - sources

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd once challenged Samsung’s top position in the global smartphone market, but the Chinese rival is in survival mode with U.S. restrictions choking off its supplies of chips used in smartphones and telecom equipment.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:53am

World

Trump administration plans new sanctions on Iran before January 20

The aim of imposing the sanctions is to make it more difficult for newly-elected American President Joe Biden to return to the 2015 US nuclear deal

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 10:53am

Currency

Amazon expands in Brazil, riding e-commerce boom set off by COVID-19 distancing

The expansion, which adds 75,000 square meters (807,000 square feet) of distribution space, is Amazon’s biggest since it began operating in Brazil in 2012.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:51am

Technology

Clash of consoles: New PlayStation and Xbox enter $150 billion games arena - fight!

Sony, whose PlayStation 5 (PS5) takes on Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S, is widely viewed as being in pole position to capitalise on a pandemic-driven boom in consumer spending that has buoyed the $150 billion video game industry.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:48am

Companies

UAE’s ADNOC, India’s Adani chemical complex project put on hold amid COVID

The planned location at Mundra located in the western state of Gujarat is owned by India’s multinational conglomerate Adani,

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:16am

Pakistan

Islamabad administration seals five more neighborhoods

The lockdown will be imposed for 10 to 12 days, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:11am

Perspectives

Book Review - Fighting Shadows: Post-war on terror Pakistan

Fighting Shadows: Post-war on terror Pakistan - Author Samrez Salik The aftermath of the September 2001 attacks in the United States made much of the Muslim world vulnerable to the reaction of the vengeful superpower, and Pakistan’s situation was more awkward than most

Published 09 Nov, 2020 09:58am

Life & Style

Depp dropped from 'Fantastic Beasts' after losing 'wife beater' case

His exit marked a relatively rare move by Hollywood to recast an actor on ethical grounds.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:45am

Currency

Fiscal roundup: 1QFY21

First quarter fiscal report card is out. The consolidated fiscal deficit stood at Rs484 billion (1.1% of GDP) in...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:38am

BR Research

It’s no fun to be Joe Biden

For Americans and millions of people around the world, waiting for US Presidential Election results was a ...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:37am

Cotton

Cotton substitution: are farmers worse off?

The spinning industry may have to fulfil close to half of its cotton requirement through imports during the ongoing...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:37am

BR Research

Indus Motors: Re-beginnings

Indus Motors (PSX: INDU) is expected to double volumetric sales in the four months ending FY21 against last year. In...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 08:36am

BR Research

An interview with Ismail Suttar, CEO, Hub Pak Salt Refinery

“Pakistan to become third largest salt maker by 2023” Ismail Suttar has been associated with Hub Pak Salt...

Published 09 Nov, 2020 07:25am

Exchange

Contractionary policies not required?

EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive citing high-level sources in the Ministry of Finance maintains that the...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:35am

Currency

How is the rupee gaining strength?

The recent strengthening of the rupee has baffled independent economists though official sources at the Ministry of...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:26am

Opinion

Biden win a setback for Israel's Netanyahu, hope for Palestinians

Joe Biden's US election win marks a setback for Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a staunch ally of President...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:21am

Letters

Setback to PDM?

It is quite clear that the prospects of multi-party alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), have been badly...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:18am

Exchange

Johnson says EU trade deal is 'there to be done'

LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday a trade deal with the European Union was "there to be...

Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:06am

World

OPEC would miss 'friend Trump', wary of strains under Biden

LONDON/DUBAI: Key members of OPEC are wary that strains in the OPEC+ alliance could reemerge with Joe Biden as US...